Terms and Conditions for Sale & Licensing of Designs

Introduction to the Sale & License of Nerida Hansen Designs

I offer a range of artwork and repeat patterns for purchase. Most files are delivered as Vector Illustrator files (AI) at 300 DPI, supplied in a full repeat and ready to use.

Hand-painted artworks in the Palette Pop and Art Room collections are delivered as flat TIFF, PSD, or AI files. If a design is displayed as a placement print, it will be delivered as a single illustration.

Buyout Designs

The majority of my artwork is available as a buyout, meaning:

  • You receive full copyright ownership of the design.
  • Once purchased, all other colour variations are permanently removed from sale.
  • You gain exclusive rights to use the artwork however you choose.
  • You may also resell or transfer the copyright if you wish.

Non-Exclusive Repeat Patterns

Simple or classic repeat patterns are sold with an unlimited licence, but are not sold exclusively. These repeats have either:

  • Been used previously through Nerida Hansen Fabrics, or
  • Are broadly simple in structure (shape or composition)

There is no restriction on use, but they remain available for multiple buyers.

Scale Changes & Customisation

  • Scale changes — $50 per design
  • Additional custom work — quoted individually upon request

How to Order

  1. Create an account on this website by clicking on the person icon on the right hand corner of the web page.
  2. Select the artworks you would like to purchase
  3. Complete the checkout process with any comments or instructions.
  4. Wait for your invoice and make payment.
  5. Once payment is received, your design files will be uploaded to your account where you can instantly download it along with any included assets.

If you have any questions about usage, licensing, or customisation, please reach out via the Contact Form.

Terms & Conditions of Sale & Licensing

For Designs by Nerida Hansen (Victoria, Australia)

1. Introduction

These Terms & Conditions outline the rights and responsibilities that apply when purchasing or licensing any design created by Nerida Hansen (“the Artist”). By completing a purchase or entering into a licence agreement, the buyer (“the Client”) agrees to these terms.

All transactions are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.

2. Definitions

  • Design: Any artwork, illustration, pattern, print, or digital asset created by the Artist.
  • Colourway: A specific colour variation of a design.
  • Category: A defined product use (fabric, homewares, stationery, apparel, packaging, etc.).
  • Outright Buy / Exclusive Purchase: A sale where the Client receives full copyright ownership.
  • License: Permission to use a design under specific terms without owning the copyright.

3. Artistic Style & Moral Rights

  • The Artist’s style, illustration approach, and colour sensibility may still appear across other original works. These reflect the Artist’s creative identity and do not constitute copying.
  • The Artist retains all Moral Rights under Australian law, including:
    • The right to be attributed as the creator
    • The right to object to derogatory treatment of the design
    • The right to maintain the integrity of the artwork

4. Perpetual Category Licence

4.1 Licence Scope

  • Unlimited duration
  • Unlimited production volume

4.2 Colourway Rules

  • The Client receives the selected colourway only.
  • The Artist is not responsible for colour changes caused by printing or manual alteration.

4.3 Copyright Ownership

  • For licensed designs, copyright remains with the Artist.
  • The Client receives permission to use, not to own the design.
  • For an outright purchase, the Artist transfers full copyright ownership, allowing the Client to use, reproduce, modify, commercialise, and resell or transfer the rights to the artwork.

4.4 Multi-Category Use

The Client may use the design for an unlimited period and across multiple product categories.

5. Delivery of Files

  • Most designs are delivered as 300 DPI AI vector files.
  • Hand-painted artwork is supplied as TIFF, PSD, or AI flat files.
  • Additional formatting or preparation may attract a small fee.

6. Payment Terms

  • Payment must be made in full before file delivery or licence activation.
  • All prices are listed in AUD.

7. Prohibited Uses

  • Redistributing, reselling, or sub-licensing the design without written permission.
  • Claiming authorship of the artwork.
  • Modifying the design in a way that breaches the Artist’s Moral Rights or misrepresents the original work.

8. Refunds & Cancellations

  • All sales are final once files are delivered.
  • No refunds for change of mind.
  • If the Artist cannot fulfil an order, a full refund will be provided.

9. Liability

  • The Artist is not responsible for production issues caused by third-party printers.
  • Colour variations outside her control.
  • Misuse of design files.
  • Incorrect interpretation of licence terms by the Client.
  • Any indirect, financial, or consequential loss.

10. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes will be handled in Victorian courts.

11. Contact

Questions or custom requests can be submitted via the Contact Form.